Falderal Memories

Who remembers Falderal, or the Fall Charlies?

The five-day fall celebration took place on UNCG’s campus beginning in the late 60s and continuing through the 70s, with many concerts, dances, performances, speakers, crafts, fireworks, and even a mime troupe. “A bit of finery, a bit of nonsense,” the festival served up apple cider and doughnuts, pizza for a pizza-eating contest, as well as beer at “Suds and Sounds” for those of-age.

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March 23, 2021

$800,000+ raised during Believe in the G

The 2021 Believe in the G exceeded expectations. During the annual 24-hour campaign, 1,359 gifts were received. The final total was $832,507. “Our University’s Spartan spirit for the 2021 Believe in the G was amazing,” said Beth Fischer, Vice Chancellor for Advancement. “During a year when so much is different, the UNCG community of alumni, […]

March 12, 2021

Clinic opens, UNCG community comes together for vaccines

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March 1, 2021

A Vision Takes Shape

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February 1, 2021

UNCG Magazine wins CASE Award

UNCG Magazine has received Silver Award recognition at the Southeast U.S. Region CASE Awards. The winners were announced in a virtual ceremony Jan. 28. The magazine won in the category of “Alumni/General Interest, 2x per year,” for the two issues Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The former issue featured alumni Deon’te Goodman, Beth Leavel, and […]

December 7, 2020

Yes, Nobel laureate Louise Glück was a Spartan

Louise Glück will receive the Nobel Prize in Literature on Dec. 10. This high honor will be one in a series of accolades she has received since her time as a visiting lecturer at UNC Greensboro, at the start of her career, some 47 years ago. As this American icon receives the Nobel Prize for […]

October 13, 2020

Studying the selenium data in China

AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF RESEARCHERS, including UNCG Biochemistry professor Ethan W. Taylor, has identified a significant association between COVID-19 prognosis and regional selenium status in China. Selenium is an essential dietary trace element that over the last 40 years has been found to be a significant factor affecting the incidence, severity, or mortality of various […]

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